Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Lake Geneva, WI
Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
OCD or reasonable behavior?
I've got enough vintage Shimano parts to build a nice enough bike. Most of what I have is either 1979ish Dura Ace or 600 Arabesque.
I've been considering buying a Trek frameset from the same period, something built in the U.S. from Reynolds 531. The end product would be a better-than-typical road bike for less than $300 in additional outlay.
The problem is: it would be redundant. I already have a nice American road bike from that time period. If I go ahead, am I just accumulating stuff or am I doing something constructive with parts on hand?
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
Last edited by Barrettscv; 10-28-14 at 06:38 PM.